Otterbein University is a small comprehensive university with a liberal arts focus located in Westerville, Ohio. Of our approximately 2,300 undergraduate students, 55 students majoring in Chemistry or a related science are part of our Student Chapter. Our focus this year is to re-build connections between members and the community that were negatively affected during the pandemic. The Student Chapter has been hosting science movie nights, science trivia nights, and meet and greets to generate stronger connections between members. We have also helped students with professional development by holding meetings where students could learn about internship and research opportunities and how to apply for them. To engage with the on-campus community, we have hosted chemistry-themed activities where people leave with a product, such as Ebru marbled paper and tie-dyed t-shirts. For the larger Westerville community, we hosted a series of Halloween-themed demonstrations at the city’s monthly Fourth Friday event. We plan to continue with these successful activities in the future.

Rebuilding community at Otterbein University

Where thousands of chemistry professionals meet to share ideas and advance scientific and technical knowledge. Spring 2023 abstracts, posters, and presentations will launch at the end of March.

ACS Spring 2023

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.